PHOENIX — MBSi Capital, the developers of the Re-Pros and iRepo repossession software suites, rolled out a new program that aims to make it easier for repossession companies to become and remain compliant with a variety of new government mandates. ... [Read More]

FORT WORTH, Texas — Along with a special educational track focused on the lease-here, pay-here industry, the National Vehicle Leasing Association just added another special speaker for its annual conference next week. NVLA said Rick Reekie, a partner in PricewaterhouseCoopers' ... [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services announced late last week it entered into a new $20 million, five-year residual financing facility. CPS officials explained the facility is secured by eligible residual interests in two previously securitized pools of automobile receivables. ... [Read More]

NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings recently published an updated asset-backed sector specific criteria report for U.S. auto loan ABS. The firm indicated the new report updates and replaces the prior criteria report published last April. "There have been no material ... [Read More]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Commenting on a potential inventory for buy-here, pay-here dealers or stores that might cater to subprime buyers, John Brasher of Brasher's Sacramento Auto Auction noted a particular used segment showed well in the lanes this past week. ... [Read More]

PHOENIX — DriveTime Automotive Group posted gains in total revenue, unit sales and originations in 2012, according to its reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission this week. Officials said DriveTime dealerships posted a 7-percent gain in unit sales, ... [Read More]

MASON, Ohio — In an effort to help dealers showcase the product to potential buyers in the F&I office, TriStar officials recently announced they have released two new promotional videos on YouTube about their vehicle service contract.  The company explained ... [Read More]

SALT LAKE CITY — Prestige Financial Services completed its 11th and largest rated term securitization on Wednesday, issuing $350 million in securities backed by $353,535,758 in automobile installment receivables. In a transaction led jointly by Wells Fargo Securities and J.P. ... [Read More]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Primeritus Financial Services, which offers recovery management, skip-tracing and remarketing services, announced this week it has sold its remaining direct recovery repossession business. Primeritus sold the business to Connect 1 Recovery, finalizing Primeritus' exit from the direct ... [Read More]

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — One of NCM Associates' trainers who specializes in the buy-here, pay-here market is going to host a 60-minute webinar explaining the different business models for the dealership and its related service operation.  During a session that's ... [Read More]